Registered: Dec 1999
Location:
Posts: 33

Just ordered a Visor a few days ago found out about the shipping problems...etc

But i have alotta questions on usage. This is my first PDA, and as an 8th grader I wonder on how it will last out in the rough conditions of a school, teens, and objects that can fly out of no where and hit the my front pocket where i plan to keep it.

1.) For you heavy users out there that use the batteries in 2-3 weeks time, how much do you use it per day?

2.) AvantGo seems like a wonder, but i bought the normal Visor (i would have LOOVED a deluxe but the budget permits and i didn't think i would need a lot of space, maybe Handspring will make a little mistake...)

How much memory do you dedicate to Avantgo?

3.) How durable is it? If you dropped it on concrete and/or stepped on it, what picture comes to mind?

4.) In response to the question above which i think i know the answer, how do you protect it, if at all?

5.) The most important: How does a Visor or any PDA change the way you work? Drastic or just a convenience?

I hope you can answer my questions. It seems that i might have a rough time getting my Visor. Maybe this will help me last out

BTW, it is worth the trouble right?

Thanks,
8th grade, to-be Visor owner, Student

Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Paterson,NJ
Posts: 10

I have the visor DX, I mostly use my visor throughout the day to put memos and look up telphone numbers. I have used a very little battery sapce since the 3 weeks I've had it. As far as protection the Visor comes with a plastic cover which will aid in protecting the screen. I would buy a leather case to add additional protection though. Mine took about 4 weeks to arrive. Good Luck

Registered: Oct 1999
Location: Somewhere in the wilds of New England
Posts: 65

I would treat it very carefully... like any expensive electronics, it can be sensitive to falls/destruction. Mine fell off my lap onto a tile floor the other day (maybe 2-3 feet) with the cover on and was fine, but I just wouldn't recommend stress-testing it.

I know price is an issue, but it might be worth it for you to get a titanium case from Rhinoskin ( http://www.rhinoskin.com ) if you think a school environment might lead to potential damage.

AvantGo depends on how many sites you load up. I have about a dozen channels and it uses up 850k (roughly).

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Proud owner of a GVD...

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: DFW Metroplex, TX USA
Posts: 58

ChowChow,

> 1.) For you heavy users out there
> that use the batteries in 2-3 weeks
> time, how much do you use it per day?

I have mine powered on about two hours a day, making fairly heavy use of the memopad, Tealdoc and ListMaker.

> 3.) How durable is it? If you dropped
> it on concrete and/or stepped on it,
> what picture comes to mind?

$$$ for a replacement unit.

> 4.) In response to the question
> above which i think i know the
> answer, how do you protect it,
> if at all?

A company, the URL of which total escapes me, makes some nifty (colored) neoprene cases for the Palm. The Visor might fit in those.

> 5.) The most important: How does a Visor or any PDA change the way you work? Drastic or just a convenience?

If you make use of it, it can make a drastic difference to your life. But you have to get into the habit of using it. I carry mine with me everywhere, so I always have it with me when I need it.

Good luck with your Visor!

-- michael

Registered: Dec 1999
Location:
Posts: 24

Regarding Visor protection. The Titanium case is great, if you can afford it. It provides maximum protection, from drops or crushing force. If you are on a budget, which I assume you are since you are in eigth grade, I would reccommend a Rhino skin shocksuit. I have one and love it.

Registered: Oct 1999
Location:
Posts: 86

I also have a ShockSuit case and I love it. As far as battery life I got mine on Nov 15th and I just replaced the batteries last Friday. (So, 3 weeks).
I access my phone list and date book probably 5 to 10 times a day. I've read Treasure Island and Dr. Jeckyl & Mr. Hyde, and part of The Hacker Crackdown and 20k leagues under the sea in that time using CSpotRun. I've also played a ton of games on it (Lots of Palm Jong and Black Jack). So I think I've stressed the batteries pretty well. Although I've almost never used the backlight (It's useless in anything other than total darkness). So I'd expect taht 3 weeks is probably a minimum time that you could expect.